William Dalrymple is a Scottish historian, writer, and broadcaster. He is the co-founder and director of the Jaipur Literature Festival.

The Hay Festival of Literature and Arts is an annual literary festival held in Hay-on-Wye, Wales. It was founded in 1988 by Peter Florence.

Imran H. Khan is a Bangladeshi author, publisher, and festival director. He is the founder and director of the Dhaka Lit Fest.

The Aspen Ideas Festival is an annual gathering of leaders from around the world to discuss the most important issues facing society. It was founded in 2005 by Walter Isaacson.

Isobel Abulhoul is an Emirati author and festival director. She is the founder and director of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature.

The National Book Festival is an annual literary festival held in Washington, D.C. It was founded in 2001 by Laura Bush.

Louise Adler is an Australian journalist, author, and festival director. She is the founder and director of the Sydney Writers' Festival.

The International Festival of Authors is an annual literary festival held in Toronto, Canada. It was founded in 1974 by Geoff Pevere.

Janet DeNeefe is an Australian author and festival director. She is the founder and director of the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival.

The Hong Kong International Literary Festival is an annual literary festival held in Hong Kong. It was founded in 2000 by David Tang.

Piedad Bonnett is a Colombian poet, novelist, and essayist. She is the founder and director of the Cartagena International Book Festival.

The Guadalajara International Book Fair is an annual literary festival held in Guadalajara, Mexico. It was founded in 1987 by Raúl Padilla López.

Johann Gutenberg is a German goldsmith, printer, and publisher. He is credited with the invention of the printing press in Europe.

The London Book Fair is an annual literary festival held in London, England. It was founded in 1971 by the Publishers Association.

Elena Pasoli is an Italian publisher and festival director. She is the founder and director of the Bologna Children's Book Fair.